Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Canary Islands
Types
-
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
candelabra
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Kandelaber
Drachenbaum
In French
candélabre
dragonnier
In Spanish
Candelabra
Drago
In Greek
μανουάλια
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Candelabra
Dragoeiro
In Polish
świeczniki
smok Drzewo
In Latin
candelabra
draco ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Candelabra and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Candelabra and Dragon Tree. Candelabra has thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra has allergic reactions like and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabra and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabra and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Candelabra and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Candelabra and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Care of Candelabra and Dragon Tree
Care of Candelabra and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.